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Gilmer golf wins home match

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Gilmer High was back on its home course for the third golf match of the season. GHS hosted the Southeast Whitfield Raiders and Murray County Indians last Thursday at Whitepath. The Bobcats’ score of 195 bested Murray (211) and Southeast (214). The Lady Cats’ posted a score of 158.
Gilmer High’s Jorge Flores (in black) looks to gain possession versus Lumpkin last Tuesday. Flores scored a goal and added two more along with an assist versus Pickens three days later.

Gilmer High’s Jorge Flores (in black) looks to gain possession versus Lumpkin last Tuesday. Flores scored a goal and added two more along with an assist versus Pickens three days later.

Bobcats clinch playoff spot

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Gilmer Bobcats have secured a soccer state playoff berth. GHS was in Pickens last Friday to take on the winless Dragons, and the Bobcats made sure their rough season continued. The Bobcats took a two-goal lead into the half and continued to pour it on over the final 40 minutes for a 6-0 win.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

McVey receives all-state honorable mention

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Gilmer High’s Jackson McVey has received an all-state basketball honorable mention from Sandysspiel.com. The 7’ sophomore post player was one of 21 players in Class 3A to be recognized. McVey’s latest honor comes after he was voted to the All-Region 7-3A first team last month.
Gilmer Lady Cat defender Selma Gonzalez (6) thwarts a Lumpkin County attack with a slide tackle last Tuesday. She scored a goal following a corner kick in the second half.

Gilmer Lady Cat defender Selma Gonzalez (6) thwarts a Lumpkin County attack with a slide tackle last Tuesday. She scored a goal following a corner kick in the second half.

GHS Lady Cats shut down Dragonettes, 3-0

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Gilmer Lady Cats got their first region soccer win of the season. GHS was in Pickens last Friday to face the Dragonettes. The rivalry battle turned out to be a one-sided affair as the Cats came away with a decisive 3-0 victory. Gilmer hosted Lumpkin County for senior night three days earlier.
Gilmer shortstop Eli Cooper goes up to haul in a high throw versus Lumpkin County last Thursday.

Gilmer shortstop Eli Cooper goes up to haul in a high throw versus Lumpkin County last Thursday.

GHS baseball drops 3 games vs. Lumpkin

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Gilmer High is in search of its first region baseball win. The Bobcats were on the field for three games against the Lumpkin County Indians last week, and errors hurt the Bobcats’ cause in games one and two.
Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer Bobcats

Gilmer golf faces Dragons, Phoenix

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Gilmer High golfers were back on the course at Bent Tree. GHS made its way south for the three-team, nine-hole event last Tuesday to face host Pickens and Sonoraville. The Gilmer Lady Cats finished second behind Pickens, 155-175, and Sonoraville was third (180).
From left, are Gilmer’s No. 1 singles Bobcat Eder Martinez and Lady Cat Ollie Burnett in final match of the regular season versus Wesleyan last Tuesday.

From left, are Gilmer’s No. 1 singles Bobcat Eder Martinez and Lady Cat Ollie Burnett in final match of the regular season versus Wesleyan last Tuesday.

Gilmer tennis falls to Wesleyan to end regular season

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Gilmer faced the region’s best tennis team to end the regular season. The GHS Bobcats and Lady Cats hosted Wesleyan last Tuesday, and the visiting Wolves were undefeated on the day. Wesleyan won all 10 matches in straight sets.
Gilmer’s Domingo Lucas Velasquez (7) scored a 40-yard goal in the Bobcats’ win over Lumpkin County last Tuesday.

Gilmer’s Domingo Lucas Velasquez (7) scored a 40-yard goal in the Bobcats’ win over Lumpkin County last Tuesday.

Bobcat soccer improves to 2-1 in region

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats have put themselves in favorable position to return to the postseason. GHS kicked off its region soccer schedule last week, and the Lumpkin County Indians were up first Tuesday. After falling behind early, the Cats rallied in the second half for a 2-1 victory.
Clear Creek’s Dawson Richard (left) and Lilyan Cook (right) compete at last Saturday’s Middle School Mountain Invitational. Richard won the boys 3,200 and 800 meter runs, as well as the discus. Cook came away with first place in the discus and shot put.

Clear Creek’s Dawson Richard (left) and Lilyan Cook (right) compete at last Saturday’s Middle School Mountain Invitational. Richard won the boys 3,200 and 800 meter runs, as well as the discus. Cook came away with first place in the discus and shot put.

Clear Creek Middle hosts inaugural track invitational

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Seven teams squared off to decide the Middle School Mountain Invitational. Clear Creek hosted the inaugural track event last Saturday at Huff-Mosley Memorial Stadium under cold and breezy conditions. Dalton earned dual titles as their boys (66 points) and girls (62.3) led the way.
From left are Gilmer High doubles players Larz Fowler and Charlotte Davenport. They both won their respective matches last Tuesday to help GHS defeat White County.

From left are Gilmer High doubles players Larz Fowler and Charlotte Davenport. They both won their respective matches last Tuesday to help GHS defeat White County.

GHS tennis wins pair on senior night

Robbie Bills - Sports Editor
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Gilmer High Bobcats and Lady Cats both served a loss to a region opponent. GHS hosted White County last Tuesday for senior night, and the Bobcats rolled to a 4-1 win, and the Lady Cats came away with a 3-2 victory.